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Boris Johnson's lockdown birthday bash had 'Union Jack cake and M&S party food'

A birthday party was held for Boris Johnson in the Cabinet Room at Downing Street where a Union Jack cake and M&S party food was served while "happy birthday" was sung for the PM

Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2022

All the lockdown rules enforced on Brits as Boris Johnson enjoyed surprise birthday bash

The alleged Downing Street gathering reportedly saw 30 officials gathering in the Cabinet Room for up to half an hour on June 19, 2021 - while struggling venues faced fines and arrest if they broke the enforced 'rule of six'

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022

Downing Street staff 'gathered to wish Boris Johnson a happy birthday' in lockdown

A spokeswoman for Number 10 said the Prime Minister was present for 'less than 10 minutes'

Liverpool Echo · Jan 24, 2022

Boris Johnson 'held Downing Street birthday party' in lockdown when indoor mixing banned

Up to 30 staff are said to have celebrated with the Prime Ministerin the cabinet room where his wife, Carrie, surprised him with a cake.

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2022

Q+A: What we can and cannot expect from the investigation into British prime minister Boris Johnson

The UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, is facing calls to resign after it was revealed that his staff held gatherings in Downing Street while strict pandemic rules were in place for the rest of the nation.

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2022

I don’t trust PM not to leak interview with Sue Gray, says Cummings

Former No 10 adviser says he will only submit written evidence to Downing Street parties inquiry

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2022

Should Boris Johnson be worried? The key questions ahead of Sue Gray's 'partygate' report

Who will be interviewed as part of the probe? When will it be published?

Wales Online · Jan 24, 2022

When will Sue Gray’s report be released and what is it all about?

The report could be pivotal for Boris Johnson’s premiership.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022

Repercussions of Sue Gray partygate report as Boris Johnson still faces Met Police probe

Boris Johnson is facing a major political crisis after weeks of damaging reports of Downing Street parties. The length of his term may now depend on Sue Gray's Partygate report findings, which were released this afternoon

Daily Mirror · Jan 24, 2022

Sue Gray report: When will the findings of Downing Street party probe be published?

Investigation by senior civil servant to set out the facts of what happened at Downing Street lockdown gatherings, at some of which staff drunk alcohol, ate food and listened to music

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022